Petition · Home Office
Reduce ILR qualification to 7 years for long residence visa
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
Reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route from 10 years to 7 years.
We think this would create a clearer, fairer pathway to settlement. We believe a single 7-year route gives stability, predictability, and equal treatment to all who live and contribute lawfully in the UK.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
26 Sep 2025
Closed
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.